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Category: Walking/cycling

Exploring Sharjah – fascinating tours and itineraries 2023

By Alison Watt On February 6, 2023
exploring sharjah book cover and sample

Exploring Sharjah Sharjah is full of beautiful and fascinating places and the best way to see some of them is on a walking tour. This handy guide gives you 12 different tours of varying lengths …

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Misc, Sharjah, Walking/cycling

Masfoot

By Alison Watt On October 8, 2022
view over masfoot from masfout Fort Masfut

Masfoot is one of those places I go back to again and again. Lying on plains between rugged mountains, it has beautiful views, lots of fresh, clean air and a relaxed pace of life! It …

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Ajman, Masfoot and Manama, Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Mountains, Museums, Parks, picnic areas, Walking/cycling

Al Marsa, Ajman

By Alison Watt On May 30, 2021
Al Marsa waterfront, Ajman

Al Marsa Ajman comes alive in the late afternoon and evening as people visit restaurants and coffee shops, walk or jog around the corniche and children play on go-karts and bikes which you can rent …

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Ajman, Masfoot and Manama, Food, Lakes, canals, boats, Walking/cycling

Wasit Wetlands

By Alison Watt On May 29, 2021

Wasit Wetlands are located on the Sharjah-Ajman border and are home to over 200 species of birds as well as gazelles. There are also a number of interactive displays for children. Please see full article …

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Museums and learning centres, Nature reserves and zoos, Sharjah, UAE Nature, Walking/cycling

Al Qasba

By Alison Watt On May 29, 2021

Al Qasba can go from a peaceful spot to wander and sit and enjoy the view in the daytime to a hive of activity in the evening. Either side of the canal are identical buildings …

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Architecture, Art, Food, Lakes, canals, boats, Sharjah, Walking/cycling

Rafisa Dam

By Alison Watt On May 29, 2021
Rafisa Dam

Rafisa Dam is a great family location with play areas, affordable kayaking, doughnut and paddle boats, a lovely walk on the other side of the dam, seating areas and a restaurant, there’s plenty to do. …

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Khor Fakkan, Lakes, canals, boats, Mountains, Parks, picnic areas, Walking/cycling
kayaking

Fujairah Adventure Park

By Alison Watt On May 27, 2021
Fujairah Adventure Park

At Fujairah Adventure Park, there’s lots going on! From mountain bike trails, hiking trails, dirt jumps, skateboarding, archery or just drinking coffee and enjoying the view. They now also have camping huts available with barbecue …

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Adventure, East Coast, Fujairah, Hiking, Mountains, Outdoor, Walking/cycling
hiking

Corniche al Qawasim, Ras al Khaimah

By Alison Watt On May 26, 2021
Corniche al Qawasim

Part of Ras al Khaimah city sits between the mangroves.The views from Corniche al Qawasim are both beautiful and tranquil. There’s a jogging track as well as a normal walkway and you can rent scooters …

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Lakes, canals, boats, Ras al Khaimah, Walking/cycling
kayaking, UAE kayaking

Walks away from the city and in town UAE

By Alison Watt On March 7, 2020
Walks away from the city

If you’re looking for walks away from the city, the number of places to walk and exercise outdoors is increasing all the time. There are many with great views too. This is not a complete …

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Outdoor, Walking/cycling

Khor Fakkan, Sharjah

By Alison Watt On February 11, 2020
khor fakkan vview of bay

Khor Fakkan has always been a favourite place for a nice little getaway but if you haven’t been for a while, you might be surprised at what’s new and also at parts you just never …

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Archaeology, forts and watchtowers, Beach, East Coast, Khor Fakkan, Museums, Outdoor, Souqs and markets, UAE Nature, Walking/cycling

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